Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Moses slaughtered the ram and took some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron’s right ear, on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot. New Living Translation and Moses slaughtered it. Then Moses took some of its blood and applied it to the lobe of Aaron’s right ear, the thumb of his right hand, and the big toe of his right foot. English Standard Version And he killed it, and Moses took some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron’s right ear and on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot. Berean Standard Bible Moses slaughtered the ram and took some of its blood and put it on Aaron’s right earlobe, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. King James Bible And he slew it; and Moses took of the blood of it, and put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot. New King James Version and Moses killed it. Also he took some of its blood and put it on the tip of Aaron’s right ear, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. New American Standard Bible And Moses slaughtered it and took some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron’s right ear, and on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot. NASB 1995 Moses slaughtered it and took some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron’s right ear, and on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot. NASB 1977 And Moses slaughtered it and took some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron’s right ear, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. Legacy Standard Bible And Moses slaughtered it and took some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron’s right ear and on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot. Amplified Bible Moses killed it and took some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron’s right ear, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. Christian Standard Bible Moses slaughtered it, took some of its blood, and put it on Aaron’s right earlobe, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. Holman Christian Standard Bible Moses slaughtered it, took some of its blood, and put it on Aaron’s right earlobe, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. American Standard Version And he slew it; and Moses took of the blood thereof, and put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot. Contemporary English Version and it was killed. Moses smeared some of its blood on Aaron's right earlobe, some on his right thumb, and some on the big toe of his right foot. English Revised Version And he slew it; and Moses took of the blood thereof, and put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses slaughtered it, took some of the blood, and put it on Aaron's right ear lobe, on his right thumb, and on the big toe of his right foot. Good News Translation Moses killed it and took some of the blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron's right ear, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. International Standard Version Moses then slaughtered it, took some of its blood, and put it on Aaron's right earlobe, right thumb, and right great toe. NET Bible and he slaughtered it. Moses then took some of its blood and put it on Aaron's right earlobe, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. New Heart English Bible He killed it; and Moses took some of its blood, and put it on the tip of Aaron's right ear, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the great toe of his right foot. Webster's Bible Translation And he slew it; and Moses took of its blood, and put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMoses slaughtered the ram and took some of its blood and put it on Aaron’s right earlobe, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. World English Bible He killed it; and Moses took some of its blood, and put it on the tip of Aaron’s right ear, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the great toe of his right foot. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand [one] slaughters, and Moses takes of its blood, and puts [it] on the tip of the right ear of Aaron, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the great toe of his right foot; Young's Literal Translation and one slaughtereth, and Moses taketh of its blood, and putteth on the tip of the right ear of Aaron, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the great toe of his right foot; Smith's Literal Translation And he will slaughter, and Moses will take from its blood, and will give upon the extremity of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when Moses had immolated it, he took of the blood thereof, and touched the tip of Aaron's right ear, and the thumb of his right hand, and in like manner also the great toe of his right foot. Catholic Public Domain Version And when Moses had immolated it, taking up some of its blood, he touched the tip of Aaron’s right ear, and the thumb of his right hand, and similarly also his foot. New American Bible When it was slaughtered, Moses took some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron’s right ear, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. New Revised Standard Version and it was slaughtered. Moses took some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron’s right ear and on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses killed it; and he took some of the blood of it, and sprinkled it on the tip of Aaron's right ear and upon the thumb of his right hand and upon the great toe of his right foot. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe slaughtered it and he took from the blood and sprinkled it on the lobe of the right ear of Ahron and upon the thumb of his right hand and upon the big toe of his right foot. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when it was slain, Moses took of the blood thereof, and put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses brought near the sons of Aaron; and Moses put of the blood on the tips of their right ears, and on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the great toes of their right feet, and Moses poured out the blood on the altar round about. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Ram of Ordination22After that, Moses presented the other ram, the ram of ordination, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head. 23Moses slaughtered the ram and took some of its blood and put it on Aaron’s right earlobe, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. 24Moses also presented Aaron’s sons and put some of the blood on their right earlobes, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet. Then he sprinkled the blood on all sides of the altar.… Cross References Exodus 29:20 Slaughter the ram, take some of its blood, and put it on the right earlobes of Aaron and his sons, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet. Splatter the remaining blood on all sides of the altar. Hebrews 9:22 According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Exodus 29:1-9 “Now this is what you are to do to consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without blemish, / along with unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil. Make them out of fine wheat flour, / put them in a basket, and present them in the basket, along with the bull and the two rams. ... Hebrews 10:19-22 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ... Exodus 30:30 Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests. 1 Peter 1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. Exodus 40:12-15 Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. / And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. ... Revelation 1:5-6 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, / who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. Numbers 18:7 But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.” Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 1 Samuel 10:1 Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. Isaiah 61:6 But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches. Ephesians 5:2 and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. Psalm 133:2 It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. Treasury of Scripture And he slew it; and Moses took of the blood of it, and put it on the tip of Aaron's right ear, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the great toe of his right foot. Moses took Leviticus 14:14,17,28 And the priest shall take some of the blood of the trespass offering, and the priest shall put it upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot: … Exodus 29:20 Then shalt thou kill the ram, and take of his blood, and put it upon the tip of the right ear of Aaron, and upon the tip of the right ear of his sons, and upon the thumb of their right hand, and upon the great toe of their right foot, and sprinkle the blood upon the altar round about. Romans 6:13,19 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God… Jump to Previous Aaron Aaron's Big Blood Death Ear Foot Great Hand Killed Lobe Moses Point Putteth Ram Right Slain Slaughtereth Slew Thereof Thumb Tip ToeJump to Next Aaron Aaron's Big Blood Death Ear Foot Great Hand Killed Lobe Moses Point Putteth Ram Right Slain Slaughtereth Slew Thereof Thumb Tip ToeLeviticus 8 1. Moses consecrates Aaron and his sons14. Their sin offering 18. Their burnt offering 22. The ram of consecration 31. The place and time of their consecration Moses slaughtered the ram This act of slaughtering the ram is part of the consecration ceremony for Aaron and his sons as priests. The ram, a clean animal, was often used in sacrificial offerings, symbolizing submission and dedication to God. The act of slaughtering signifies the seriousness of the priestly office and the need for atonement and purification before serving in the tabernacle. and took some of its blood and put it on Aaron’s right earlobe on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites and God's chosen prophet who performs the consecration ceremony for Aaron and his sons. 2. Aaron The brother of Moses, appointed as the first high priest of Israel, representing the people before God. 3. The Ram A sacrificial animal used in the consecration ceremony, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. 4. The Tabernacle The sacred place where the consecration ceremony takes place, representing God's dwelling among His people. 5. Consecration Ceremony A ritual to set apart Aaron and his sons for priestly service, involving sacrifices and anointing. Teaching Points Symbolism of BloodThe application of blood on Aaron's ear, thumb, and toe signifies the complete dedication of his hearing, actions, and walk to God. Believers are called to dedicate every aspect of their lives to God's service. Holistic Consecration The specific parts of the body anointed with blood highlight the need for holistic consecration. Christians are encouraged to serve God with their entire being—mind, body, and spirit. Priestly Role of Believers Just as Aaron was set apart for priestly duties, believers today are called to be a royal priesthood, serving God and interceding for others. Obedience to God's Commands Moses' adherence to God's instructions underscores the importance of obedience in worship and service. Believers are reminded to follow God's Word faithfully. Foreshadowing of Christ's Sacrifice The sacrificial system points to Jesus Christ, the ultimate High Priest, whose sacrifice provides eternal redemption. This encourages believers to trust in Christ's finished work. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 8:23?2. Why was blood applied to Aaron's right ear, thumb, and big toe? 3. How does Leviticus 8:23 symbolize complete dedication to God's service? 4. What New Testament connections exist to the consecration rituals in Leviticus 8:23? 5. How can we apply the principle of consecration in our daily lives? 6. What does Leviticus 8:23 teach about obedience and holiness in Christian living? 7. Why was blood applied to Aaron's right ear, thumb, and big toe in Leviticus 8:23? 8. What is the significance of the blood ritual in Leviticus 8:23 for priestly consecration? 9. How does Leviticus 8:23 reflect the holiness required of priests in ancient Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 8? 11. Leviticus 8:22-29 describes highly specific offerings--are there any historical records confirming such precise sacrificial rituals were regularly practiced? 12. In Leviticus 8:1-13, how historically or archaeologically credible is the elaborate priestly ordination ceremony described? 13. Is there archaeological or cultural evidence of the ritual in Exodus 29:20 involving blood on ears, thumbs, and big toes among Israelites or nearby cultures? 14. What does ordination mean? What Does Leviticus 8:23 Mean The slaughtered ram“Then Moses slaughtered the ram…” (Leviticus 8:23) • The ram of ordination symbolized substitutionary atonement, pointing forward to “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). • Blood was “given to make atonement for your souls” (Leviticus 17:11); without it “there is no forgiveness” (Hebrews 9:22). • Aaron could not serve until a life was laid down on his behalf, echoing Exodus 29:19–22 where God first prescribed this rite. On the right earlobe “…and put it on Aaron’s right earlobe…” • The right ear—symbol of attentive hearing—was touched first, underscoring that ministry begins with listening to God (Romans 10:17; Deuteronomy 6:4). • Blood-marked ears remind us to filter every word we hear through the covenant, becoming “doers of the word” (James 1:22). • Position matters: the right side signified strength or priority (Psalm 110:1). God claims the priest’s best attention. On the thumb of his right hand “…on the thumb of his right hand…” • The hand represents action and service (Ecclesiastes 9:10). By marking the thumb—the master digit—God consecrated every task Aaron would perform. • Ministry must flow from cleansed hands, for “clean hands and a pure heart” can “ascend the hill of the LORD” (Psalm 24:3-4). • New-covenant believers are likewise “created in Christ Jesus for good works” (Ephesians 2:10), works empowered by the blood, not by self-effort (Galatians 2:20). On the big toe of his right foot “…and on the big toe of his right foot.” • Feet picture daily walk; the big toe provides balance and direction. God sanctified Aaron’s steps so that every place he stood would be holy ground (Joshua 1:3). • Paul urges, “walk by the Spirit” (Galatians 5:16); the blood-marked toe foreshadows that Spirit-empowered walk. • Isaiah 52:7 celebrates “beautiful…feet” that carry good news—feet first touched by sacrifice. summary Leviticus 8:23 shows God consecrating the priest’s ear, hand, and foot—his hearing, doing, and going—through sacrificial blood. Atonement precedes service; cleansing covers the whole life. Today, those washed in Christ’s blood are likewise called to listen closely, work faithfully, and walk worthily in the Lord’s presence. (23) And he slew it.--Better, and he killed, as the same word is rendered in the Authorised Version in Leviticus 8:19, that is, Moses killed it.And put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear.--To teach him that, as the mediator between God and His people, it was his bounden duty to hearken to the commandments of the Lord. And upon the thumb of his right hand.--To remind him that henceforth he is to execute God's will, and walk in the way of His commandments. Hebrew Mosesמֹשֶׁה֙ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver slaughtered [the ram] וַיִּשְׁחָ֓ט ׀ (way·yiš·ḥāṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7819: To slaughter, beat and took וַיִּקַּ֤ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take some of its blood מִדָּמ֔וֹ (mid·dā·mōw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed and put וַיִּתֵּ֛ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set it on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Aaron’s אַהֲרֹ֖ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses right הַיְמָנִ֑ית (hay·mā·nîṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine singular construct Strong's 3233: Right hand, right earlobe, תְּנ֥וּךְ (tə·nūḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8571: Tip or lobe (of the ear) on וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the thumb בֹּ֤הֶן (bō·hen) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 931: The thumb of the hand, great toe of the foot of his right הַיְמָנִ֔ית (hay·mā·nîṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine singular construct Strong's 3233: Right hand, right hand, יָדוֹ֙ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand and on וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the big toe בֹּ֥הֶן (bō·hen) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 931: The thumb of the hand, great toe of the foot of his right הַיְמָנִֽית׃ (hay·mā·nîṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 3233: Right hand, right foot. רַגְל֖וֹ (raḡ·lōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda Links Leviticus 8:23 NIVLeviticus 8:23 NLT Leviticus 8:23 ESV Leviticus 8:23 NASB Leviticus 8:23 KJV Leviticus 8:23 BibleApps.com Leviticus 8:23 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 8:23 Chinese Bible Leviticus 8:23 French Bible Leviticus 8:23 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 8:23 He killed it (Le Lv Lev.) |
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